This month, we present a new itinerary Cambodia’ southwest region filled with the wild, natural beauty of rivers, waterfalls, dense jungle and mangrove forests.
We also invite you to discover the hidden beauty of Siem Reap with our selection of unique and little-known hotels. Welcome to the November Cambodia Product Newsletter!
Key Takeaways:
Product update – We’ve been updating our Jungle to the Beach tour and present you hidden gems of Siem Reap.
Hotel update – We have selected four hotels to highlight: An eco-resort by the Tatai river, a safari-style tent, a lovely boutique hotel in peaceful area of Phnom Penh and, last but not least, an elegant and modern hotel on the outskirts of the capital.
New inspection blog – Marcel van der Zwaag, General Manager of EXO Cambodia, recently returned from Cardamom mountains. Learn more about the region in the article here
Water festival – Cambodia public holiday from Sunday 26 November to Tuesday 28 November. Our office will reopen as usual on Wednesday 29 November, 2023.
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- Take a trek in Kirirom National Park, seeking out wild animals and cascading waterfalls while supporting a community tourism project.
- Be immersed in nature, spending two nights on the Tatai River in Cambodia southwest.
- Simply relax in the pristine environment of white sand beaches and azure blue waters.
- Be immersed in rural Cambodian culture and lifestyles
- Travel by traditional cow cart through the scenic countryside
- Share a meal with friendly locals
- Adventure through the jungle to the River of 1000 Lingas
- Explore the overgrown ruins of Beng Mealea temple
- Embrace the spirit of rural Cambodia and its rugged beauty
- Learn about the problem of landmines in Cambodia in a more optimistic environment.
- Take part in training rats who have learned how to detect explosive devices.
- Ask questions to professionals who can offer insight on a major challenge facing Cambodia.
New & featured hotels
Koh Kong : Canvas & Orchids Retreat
Eco-lodge surrounded by the magnificent Cardamom Mountains
This unique eco-focused resort is tucked along the winding Tatai River, surrounded by lush rainforest. Nature is the star of the show here, a peaceful paradise where guests can enjoy a day full of activities and relax in comfort at night in one of the floating tented villas or island tents on land. With a maximum occupancy of 46, an intimate nature stay is assured.
Koh Kong : Cardamom Tented Camp
Safari-style glamping tents
A located in Botum Sakor National Park, the Cardamom Tented Camp consists of nine safari-style tents. Rustic yet comfortable, the tents are an ideal base for adventurers and nature-lovers with spectacular surroundings in every direction. An open-air restaurant and patio overlook the Preak Tachan River, and serves as a tranquil gathering place for guests to share meals and stories of the day’s adventures.
Phnom Penh : Iroha Garden
A beautiful hideaway in Phnom Penh
A charming boutique hotel. It has everything to make guests’ stay in Phnom Penh as relaxing as possible. Its 27 guest rooms are designed in seven different styles inspired by Southeast Asia. Each room has its own minibar, safety box, writing desk, Wi-Fi access and queen-sized bed. The hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool, BBQ area, spa, restaurant, cafe and garden.
Phnom Penh : The Balé
Luxury beach getaway
A unique, elegant and very high-end collection of 18 large and sumptuous suites, showcasing the best of modern Asian architecture, design and gourmet cuisine. The resort stands on the banks of the majestic Mekong River, with breathtaking views across the dazzling waters. You arrive in great style, sweeping down a dramatic corridor, past a serene Buddha and along a pink palimanan sandstone walkway across a black-bottomed infinity pond.
Hotel updates
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- Khmer Public Holidays – Water Festival From Sunday 26 November to Tuesday 28 November
It is time to enjoy the most extravagant event of the Cambodian calendar: Bon Om Tuk, the Cambodian water festival, which occurs over a three-day period during a full autumn moon.
The festival marks the changing flow of the Tonle Sap River and is seen as a thanksgiving to the Mekong River for providing the country with fertile land and an abundance of fish. What is remarkable about this phenomenon is that the Tonle Sap River flows upstream during the rainy season and then changes direction as the rains cease and the swollen Tonle Sap Lake empties back into the Mekong River, leaving behind vast quantities of fish.
The local people from all over the country flock to the banks of the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers in Phnom Penh and the Siem Reap River in Siem Reap city to watch brightly-coloured boats battle it out for top paddling honours. These boat races date back to ancient times, marking the strength of the powerful Khmer maritime forces. In the evening, brightly decorated floats cruise along the river, complementing nightly fireworks displays.
During this holiday period the EXO office will not be fully staffed. We apologise in advance for any delay in serving you. If a situation arises that concerns a client currently in Cambodia, travelling with us and requiring immediate assistance on site, please contact our 24 Hrs Operation team via the contacts below:
- Phnom Penh Operation +855 (0) 12 90 80 97
- Siem Reap Operation +855 (0) 81 90 70 97
- Ticketing & Corporate Consultant +855 (0) 89 22 66 57
- Cambodia Public Holidays 2024: We have updated the list of public holidays and festivals for 2024 here
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